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HMS Victoria

The HMS Victoria isn't a dive you hear about on every Cyprus itinerary, and that's exactly why we love it. This isn't your average upright wreck; the Victoria lies upside down in a relatively shallow depth, which makes for a completely different kind of exploration. You’re not penetrating a clear deck, instead, you’re swimming alongside the massive hull, peering into the gaps where the ship's structure has begun to collapse. We find it genuinely eerie, but in the best possible way, seeing the huge, inverted propeller shafts and the sheer scale of the battleship looming above you. Visibility here is usually decent, and the light filtering down creates these beautiful, shifting patterns on the hull. We particularly enjoy the swim-throughs formed by the wreckage, always keeping an eye out for moray eels tucked into crevices and the schools of damselfish darting between the metal. It's a wreck dive for those who appreciate history and the slow, inevitable reclamation by the sea. If you're looking for a slightly off-kilter, genuinely atmospheric wreck experience, the Victoria is a solid choice.